Original U.S. WWII M1 81mm Display Mortar with Commando Base Plate New Items though it has some cracking

though it has some cracking at the base of one of the belt loops

which terminates with a spear point to top

5 inches tall and 3 inches wide

Features the classic front sight and "flat-top" style rear sight

- High quality shadow box display of Millar's numerous WWII medals and awards

Original U.S. WWII M1 81mm Display Mortar with Commando Base Plate New Items though it has some crackingOriginal Item: The M1 81mm mortar was the largest weapon in the arsenal of the U. S. WWII infantry battalion. It provided the battalion commander with a powerful and flexible indirect fire capability. Sometimes called "infantry artillery," or "hip pocket artillery," mortars were capable of quickly laying down heavy barrages. These could stop enemy attacks under the worst conditions. Able to fire at high angles, mortars could fire at targets in